Zulhabri Ismail
Papers
6
Total Citations
59
H-Index
3
About
Zulhabri Ismail is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of construction technology and therapeutic robotics, with a focus on Malaysia’s evolving technological landscape. His work spans two distinct but impactful domains: the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in construction and the ethical, regulatory, and therapeutic use of humanoid robots for children with autism and brain impairments. His most cited paper, “Factors Influencing the Implementation of Technologies Behind Industry 4.0 in the Malaysian Construction Industry” (42 citations), critically examines the barriers and drivers for integrating innovations like IoT, cloud computing, and autonomous robots into construction practices, offering a roadmap for digital transformation in developing economies. In parallel, Ismail’s research on humanoid robotics addresses the cost-benefit analysis of using robots in autism therapy, the ethics of social skill augmentation for brain-impaired children, and the need for tailored medical device regulations. His work highlights the unique cultural and religious considerations in Malaysia, advocating for context-sensitive frameworks. Though his citation counts are modest, Ismail’s contributions are notable for bridging engineering, healthcare, and policy, making him a distinctive voice in both construction innovation and assistive robotics ethics.
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- 2Autism children: Cost and benefit analysis of using humanoid in Malaysia5 citations · 2014
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- 5Humanoids in Autism Therapy: The Child Perspective3 citations · 2014
- 6Humanoid Research on Brain-Impaired Children: Comparative Policies2 citations · 2015